From pottery to gardening, and crochet to drama, it's more than likely there's a club in Islington that will cater for your free time needs.
This page acts as a reference point for those who would like to contact a club and find a new hobby, or perhaps pursue an existing one. However, we do need your help to make this a comprehensive list of societies and clubs.
To add the details of your club in Islington, fill in the online form.
For more information about local activities, click on the Directories link on the right and then select Directory of Local Services.
1957 Society
A social club for members 50+ who are mostly professional people Events include theatre, cinema, meals out, galleries which are organised by the members themselves. For more information, contact Michael Spiro on 0207 586 1288
Website: www.the1957society.org.uk
9F (Islington) Squadron - Royal Air Force - Air Cadets
9F (ISLINGTON) SQUADRON of the Air Training Corps (Royal Air Force Air Cadets). 9F Squadron is part of a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. We are sponsored by the Royal Air Force and can give you hands-on experience of activities and courses that will challenge and develop your skills to help you succeed in whatever you want to do. We pride ourselves in our variety of activities, our sporting achievements, our standards of drill & discipline and our standing in the community. We are one of the oldest surviving Squadrons in the Air Training Corps, and are one of the 50 founder Squadrons, entitled to append our Squadron number with F, for "Founder Squadron".
Contact: Chandon Paul
Club location: Holloway
Email oc.9@aircadets.org
Website www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/
Phone 0207 700 2437
Basement Dance Studio
Offering a wide range of adult dance classes in Islington: Classes include, Zumba, ballet, breakdance, hip hop, pole dance and Salsa. Located at: The Basement Dance Studio London, 400 York Way, London N7 9LR. For more information email: info@jumpanddance.com or website: www.jumpanddance.com
Come Play Sport
Come Play Sport is a sport and social club for people of all abilities who want to play new and exciting sports like dodgeball, inner tube water polo and volleyball in a fun and social environment.
For more information, contact Rufus Hack on 07813 150 690
Email: rufus@comeplay.co.uk
Website: www.comeplay.co.uk
Fit 4 2
Total Ante and Post Natal Fitness Programme, including personal training studios and small group coaching. 21 St. Albans place, Islington, N1 0NX. For more information, contact Nisha Obaidullah on 0207 354 3550
Email: nisha@kaizenkinetics.com
Free Form Fitness UK
Looking for a way to get in shape? Why not not try a boot camp in Highbury Fields! Personal training, 4 on 1 circuit training sessions, nutritional planning and weight management also available. Contact Sybille Hazward on 077 8858 4616
Email: info@freeformfitness.co.uk
Website: www.freeformfitness.co.uk
Futureproof Fitness Islington
Futureproof Fitness offer group and individual personal training in Islington parks and homes. Qualified personal trainer Daigo Smith, regularly runs outdoor and indoor personal training and circuit based fitness sessions at clients homes or in Islington's parks and open spaces, including Highbury Fields. For details, visit the website or call Daigo for a free consultation regarding your health and fitness goals.
For more information: www.futureproof-fitness.com/home or call: 020 8986 7951.
Guitar Workshop
Beginners guitar workshops, lead by professional guitarist with specific experience in teaching groups. Meetings take place fortnightly on Saturdays, lasting two hours, at a cost of £15 per person. Focus on: approaches to rhythm, fingerboard familiarity and improvisation from an early stage. Musicians Union registered teacher. Please call or e-mail Stephano to book a place.
Email: stephano4u@yahoo.com
Website: www.myspace.com/fullhearts
Telephone: 077 8081 3835
Hatha Yoga with Kandy of KanBe Yogo
Wind down from the week and start the weekend fresh! KanBe Yoga brings you a well rounded Hatha class to strengthen, lengthen, invigorate and relax you at the end of the week. All levels and suitable for beginners. Fridays 7pm-8pm. Book online and drop ins also welcome! Starts on 1 April- so sign up now. Cost: £10 or £8 for concessions/block bookings. Located at The Moving Arts Basr, 134 Liverpool Road, Islington, London N1 1LA
For More information contact Kandy on 07921 858 102
Email: Kandy@KanBeYoga.com
Website: http://movingartsbase.eu/whatson/classes/kanbeyoga.html
Helen O'Grady Drama Academy
Weekly drama classes that aim to increase confidence, self-esteem and verbal communication skills. Enthusiastic participation is encouraged at all times. Children present short scripted productions at the end of the year. Classes are run by qualified teachers who are all CRB checked. Helen O'Grady has been running for over 26 year and over 10 years in North London! Meets at: St Luke's Church Hall - N7, Rotherfield Primary School - N1 & St Anne's Church Hall - N1(Hoxton), St Mellitus Church N4.
Contact: Nicola Gossip and Andrew Mayer
Telephone: 0208 360 4020
Email: nlondon@helenogrady.co.uk
Fax: 0208 360 4020
Website: www.helenogrady.co.uk
Islington Boxing Club
The first London Boxing Club to receive The ABA Clubmark for excellence. The club is open to everyone Men, Women and Children. Join and give it a try. Get to the standard to compete and become a champion or just train in a boxing theme. We run classes for Competitive boxers, Academy beginners level and Recreational boxing fitness training. The gym may not be state of the art, but we can promise you it is a "Traditional Boxing Gym" with a great atmosphere.
Contact: Lenny Hagland
Telephone: 07920 280230
Email: islingtonboxingclub@hotmail.com
Website: www.islingtonboxingclub.org
Islington Choral Society
This society is a lively, friendly non-auditioned performing group of choral singers based in the borough.
For more information visit: www.choir.cjb.net
Islington Folk Club
This club was established in the early 1970s and has been meeting at various venues across the borough for 30 years.
For more information visit: www.islingtonfolkclub.co.uk/
Islington Gardeners
Established in 1978, Islington Gardeners has over 350 members who are interested in all aspects of gardens and gardening. This includes indoor plants, window boxes, balconies, areas, patios, roof gardens and communal gardens. You can be green or green-fingered, and you don't even need to have a garden to join!
For more information visit: www.islingtongardeners.org.uk
Islington Society
The Islington Society was founded in 1960 to safeguard and improve the quality of life in Islington. It focuses on the built environment and public transport, but also takes a special interest in public services and open spaces. The Islington Society produces publications which inform about the history of the borough.
For more information, email: jchan290@gmail.com
J.K. Dance Academy
The J.K. Dance Academy is one of the leading dance schools in London. It runs classes throughout the week in the Islington/Haringey, Croydon, Woolwich, & Greenwich areas plus 'dance camps' every holiday. The JK Academy teaches children (age 3 - 17yrs) the disciplines of modern, street, stage, and freestyle dance - and the children gain confidence, learn valuable skills, make new friends, and have bags of fun along the way! Located at Coolhurst Tennis Club.
For more information, email: jessica@jkdanceacademy.co.uk or visit www.jkdanceacademy.co.uk or contact Jessica Worges on tel: 07789 630 044.
Kevin Richards Foundation Centre
Keep Fit, Knitting, Exercise, Film Showings, Playing Games, Playing Dominoes, Socialising, A hot meal and much more...
Located at The Baptist Church Hall, Hilldrop Road, London, N7 0JE
For more information, Email: krfichristcentre@aol.co.uk
Call: 07539 355 346
Kuk Sool Won of Islington
A Comprehensive Martial Arts System Kuk Sool Won is a systematic study of all of the traditional fighting arts, which together comprise the martial arts history of Korea. "Martial Arts" is a very broad term and can encompass many different types of techniques, from the striking and kicking of Tae Kwon Do and Karate, the throwing and grappling techniques of Hapkido, Judo and Jujitsu or the exotic weapons and animal style techniques of Kung Fu. While it would ordinarily be necessary for you to attend several different schools in order to get all these different techniques, Kuk Sool Won of Islington we offer them all and much more in a single comprehensive system. We hope to provide first class martial art training in a friendly, family environment.
For more information: www.ksw-islington.co.uk or call: 07789 957310.
Learn To Uke
"Not musical"? · Guitar too tricky? · Learn to play the ukulele! Get in touch! You'll be playing really quickly! If you're looking for a friendly and fun environment to learn to play the ukulele in, this is the right course for you! 4 week courses for Absolute beginners Check online for the next date! The group lesson are held in a private room in a pub Monday and Tuesday nights. You are welcome to drink (responsibly).
Find more information, see videos of past students here, find dates, prices and book via: http://www.learntouke.co.uk
Contact: Lorraine Bow
Location: London
Email address courses@learntouke.co.uk
Web address http://www.learntouke.co.uk/
Telephone 07966558890
London School of Capoeira
Capoeira is about music, movement, self expression and joy. The game of capoeira is open to anyone regardless of ageand& ability. We run fun workshops for beginners and children, please go to our website for more info. It's a great way to get fit and learn about another culture!
For more information: www.londonschoolofcapoeira.com, info@londonschoolofcapoeira.com, or call: 020 7281 2020.
London Writers' Workshop
London Writers' Workshop provides a range of creative writing workshops - for the beginner, those wishing to develop existing skills, aspiring scriptwriters, and those interested in writing science fiction.
For more information: http://londonwritersworkshop.co.uk, londonwritersworkshop@hotmail.co.uk, or call: 020 7609 1839.
Lovebuzz Project
The Lovebuzz Project Is a non-profit organisation dedicated to establishing cultural outlets for young people aged 13 to 25 within the greater London area and eventually beyond. We want to give young people a chance to express themselves in a way they never thought possible. The Lovebuzz Project will give them the chance to complete a FREE music course, teaching them every aspect of the music industry and also giving them a chance to record and produce their very own demo.
For more information David McSherry:
E-mail: david@TheLovebuzzProject.co.uk
Website: www.thelovebuzzproject.co.uk
Metabolic Effect
Just 3 x 30 minute session per week plus the hormonal analysis I do for you, will have you burning body fat . . . if you don't lose measurable fat in 4 weeks I refund you in full. Ideal for yo yo dieters, diabetics or the obese of any age. No dieting, no weighing, no calorie counting, no chemicals. £7.50 pre book £9.95 drop in advisable to e-mail me first to receive forms.Come and see how well this works at various studios and time for your convenience. Mondays 9.10-9.40pm; Friday 5.50 - 6.20pm located at Fitness First Black Label, Highbury N5
Email: Natasha@solari-uk.com
Website: http://www.solari-uk.co.uk/content_manager.php?page=metabolicEffectFitness
Telephone:08000409141
Metropolitan Walkers
This is a Ramblers Association walking group for people in their 20s and 30s in London. They organise a variety of city and countryside walks on evenings and weekends, all accessible by public transport. They also organise social events and walking weekends away.
For more information email secretary@metropolitan-walkers.org.uk.
Website: www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk
The Model Railway Club
This 41-year-old club meets at Keen House, just off Pentonville Road, every Thursday. Visitors are welcome.
For more information visit: www.themodelrailwayclub.org
New River- Express Fitness for Women
A small and friendly women-only gym offering a variety of 30 minute workouts and nutritional support to all women. Drop dress sizes & tone up - Reduce cellulite & develop lean strength - Feel physically younger & pain free - Ante-Natal & Post-Natal programmes available. Located at: 321 Essex Rd, N1 2BD
For more infromation contact Sandor Hatvany:
Tel: 020 7226 5444
E-mail:Sandor@NewRiverWomen.co.uk
Website: NewRiverWomen.co.uk
Perform Workshops
Drama workshops with PERFORM for children aged 4 - 8 years This April to July, Perform drama, dance and singing workshops will be blasting off into a star-studded galaxy for a term of amazing adventures in Outer Space. Improvising with the Sparkly Spaceman and dancing the Zero Gravity Groove, the children won't notice how much they are improving their confidence, concentration and co-ordination skills along the way. Guaranteed to be the best fun your child will have all week! Perform Plus (8-12 year olds) Summer Term From April to July, we'll be starting our version of Robinson Crusoe, a children's classic with a special modern twist - it's set in space! There's original music and songs to sing, high energy dance routines and lots of funny scenes to enjoy. Our weekly workshops will enable your child to learn performing arts skills that will boost their confidence, creativity and concentration. Guaranteed to be the best fun your child will have all week! If you are interested in a free trial session for your child,
Call 0845 400 4000 or go to www.perform.org.uk or email: enquiries@perform.org.uk
PONY Express Speakers Club
Our aim is that when you leave our events you are excited to get on a stage again as soon as possible. You will develop a passion for being on stage inside you instead of being a nervous wrack running away from the opportunity to reach a wider audience. HOW DO WE DO THAT? We have a judge panel of experienced coaches giving you interactive feedback after your presentation, teaching improvisation techniques to get you thinking on your feet or by playing interactive team games - saying that you always learn a great deal as an audience member too by just being exposed to the energy in the room. People keep coming back to us because we open their mind about what can be achieved with an engaging and powerful presentation from stage.
Location Angel
Email address annik@ponyexpressclub.com
Web address www.ponyexpressclub.com
For more information, telephone Annik Rau on 07734312891
Pro 5
We are a 5 a side ladies football team! For ages 16+. Located at Wray Crescent. For more information contact: Maria Vassiliou
Email: footballthunders@gmail.com
Web: www.footballthunders.co.uk
Telephone: 07539733825
Rendezvous Club
This is a club run by volunteers taking elderly and disabled Islington residents to Saturday outings, Friday night meals and annual outings and holidays.
For more information, contact Ernie Brown: brown_wherry@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 020 7686 8178
Salsa Rhythm
Salsa Rhythm hold weekly classes for Colombian Salsa, Cumbia, Pachanga and Boogaloo for all levels of aspiring salsa dancers in various locations. For more information visit: www.salsarhythm.com. Email: info@salsarhythm.com.
Society of Recorder Players, North London Branch
The society meets on the first Saturday of each month to play recorder music under the guidance of their Musical Director and visiting conductors at Carleton Road, N7. Amateur players of all standards welcome. For more information, contact Ti Harries - telephone 020 8863 7445 or email teifionh@yahoo.co.uk
Somali Sport/ Education Projects
The Somali Project provides home school links, language support (English and Somali), learning support in the national curriculum and parental involvement in school activities.
For more information contact Aweis Mohammed on 07958 019820.
Email: aweis.mohammed@soccer.com
South Islington Stroke Club
A small friendly group who meet for lunch, conversation and entertainment. Members are local people who have had a stroke, their family and carers. Ideal for regaining confidence. Wheelchair friendly. Affiliated to the Stroke Association. Thursdays 12.00 - 14.00
Club representative: Evelyn Thomas
Location: St Mary's Neighbourhood Centre, Upper Street, London N1 2TX
Email: evelynthomas196@gmail.com
Telephone 02076073079
St Mary Islington Community Partnership
Hire out meeting rooms, sports hall and dance studios for a wide variety of activities on a regular or one off basis. We also run a busy youth program for 13-19 yr olds and an all day nursery for 2-5 yr olds.
Club representative: Kate Tolson
Location: St Mary's Neighbourhood Centre & Crypt, Upper Street, N1 2TX
Email: bookings@smicp.org.uk
Web http://smicp.org.uk/room-hire/
Telephone 02077041895
St Mary's Youth Club
We run an exciting ranger of activities for 8-20 yr olds including, street dance, break dance, drama, basketball, football. We have a fantastic centre with dance studio, sports hall and computer room. Check out our web site for our up to date prpgram and give us a ring or just turn up on the door!
Club representative: Nick Adams
Location: St Mary's Neighbourhood Centre
Email: youthclub@smicp.org.uk
Web http://smicp.org.uk/youth-club/
Telephone 07816 073 016
St Mary's Pre-school
Nursery education and childcare for 2-4 year olds. Opening hrs are from 9 am to 4 pm term time. Government funding for 15 hrs /week for 3 year olds. Call or visit our web site to find out more!
Club representative: Michelle Liddon
Location: St Mary's Neighbourhood Centre
Email: pre-school@smicp.org.uk
Web http://smicp.org.uk/pre-school/
Telephone 02077042873
The Stuart Low Trust
The Stuart Low Trust’s mission is to ensure that local people affected by social isolation or mental distress have the support they need to manage their lives successfully. SLT provides social environments where people can make friends and feel part of a wider community.
The trust currently runs a number of activities: a free weekly Friday Evening Event at St Mary's Community Centre, Upper Street, Islington, N1 2TX, 6.30 – 9.00pm, offering the opportunity to socialise, a nutritious buffet and a presentation or workshop on a different topic each week; a Sunday evening Wellbeing Project in the Crypt of St Mary's Church, Upper Street, Islington N1, 6.30 – 9.30pm, including Singing and Creative Writing groups, an Art and Games room and low-cost meals (disabled access); monthly outings to places of interest across London; a programme of narrow boat and other holidays from April to October; a weekly Drama Group; a weekly Gardening Project at Culpeper Community Gardens, Islington N1.
SLT welcomes participants regardless of their circumstances or area of residence. No formal arrangements are necessary – just come along and check us out, or contact us for further details of any of our activities.
For more information contact Laurence Higgens, General Manager. Telephone 020 7713 9304, visit: www.slt.org.uk or email info@slt.org.uk.
Tae Kwon Do
As well as self defence Tae Kwon Do helps to promote a healthy body and mind, discipline, confidence, awareness and self control. (Classes for Adults and Children) It is located in West Library, Islington N1 1BD.
For more information, please contact Mr R. Harris on Telephone: 07946007721 or Email: islingtonangelstkd@yahoo.co.uk
Tatami Health
Pilates classes for beginners and improvers. ante natal and post natal exercise classes all instructed by qualified physiotherapists. Physiotherapy and remedial and sports massage also available Monday - Saturday.
For more information, please contact Ellis Taylor on telephone 02072880422, or email info@tatamihealth.co.uk or go to the website www.tatamihealth.co.uk Location: 6A Liverpol Rd, N1 0PU
Ukulele Workshops
Ukulele workshops for all levels - Complete Beginners, Beginners2 and Intermediate Mon Tues & Weds evenings 7-9pm
For more information please contact Tim Flitcroft
Website: www.uketeacher.co.uk
Telephone:07954 326256
Unity
Christian youth gathering during term time for ethical debate, get-togethers, fun and games, outings and various activities. Meetings during term time from 7pm-8.30pm. For ages 13 years and up.
For more information, contact Eileen Christie on 07817214361
Email: newcourt@centren4.fsnet.co.uk
Website: www.newcourt.org.uk
Wellbeing In the City
Wellbeing In the City host weekly Gatherings where people can discuss connect and be inspired to live a Wellbeing lifestyle. Each week we explore a different topics - focusing on 7 areas of Wellbeing (Health, Relationships, Spirituality/Big Picture, Community, Career, Money & Self Regard). Our mission is to inspire small positive choices. To find out what's happening this week, go to www.wellbeinginthecity.me/gatherings.
Contact:
Claire Beegan, Arena House, 66-68 Pentonville Road, N1 9HS
Email address gatherings@wellbeinginthecity.me
Telephone 07855 357167
WitneyRose London Craft Classes
Evening and weekend classes give those interested the opportunity to learn or develop craft skills in a friendly environment. In two to three hour classes you get the opportunity to meet new people (you can bring friends along too if you want), have a chat over tea and cake, and be taught a new craft skill by actually creating a piece which you will be able to take home at the end of the session.
The classes include cross stitch, knitting, lino printing and much more. To book and for more information go to http://www.wix.com/alexandrawitney/witneyrose or call Alex Witney on 07795 690 821.
Yoga Therapy London
Yoga Therapy London offers a range of group and individual yoga sessions, to treat a wide range of illnesses and ailments, in the Islington area. We offer adult classes in Pregnancy Yoga, Postnatal Yoga, Yoga for Stress, Yoga for Weight Loss and Hatha Yoga. We also specialise in yoga for babies, children and teenagers and are available to teach in nurseries and schools .
For information and booking contact Veronique on 07894 228042.
Email: yogatherapylondon@hotmail.com
Website: www.yogatherapylondon.com
Yogita London - Pre & Post Natal Yoga for you and your little one
Name of club representative: Jen de Vera
Location: Angel, Islington & Camden
Email : info@yogitalondon.co.uk
Web : www.yogitalondon.co.uk
Telephone: 07972 040 291
Yogita is a young independent specialist Yoga Company born out of a passion for Yoga, childbirth research and education based in Angel Islington, Camden and the City.Yogita offer pregnancy yoga classes, birth Preparation workshops, baby Massage, mama & baby Yoga, dads & baby Yoga, crawlers plus yoga (crawling to 18 months), childrens Yoga. We are available to teach and support nurseries, libraries and schools.
At Yogita we believe that every incredible journey through pregnancy is unique; unique from everyone else, unique to you. Yogita has been created to carry a woman, her baby and her birth partner, through pregnancy and beyond into labour, birth and postnatal recovery.
Each element of every class and workshop is created, and then independently trialed, by an experienced mother of two, with certification and extensive research in Childbirth Education and certification as a Hatha Yoga Teacher. Certification also includes: pre & postnatal yoga, baby yoga and baby massage.
Zumba Fitness
Zumba® combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba® participants to dance away their worries and calories. It is based on the principle that workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO" allowing Zumba® participants to stick to the Zumba fitness® program and achieve long-term health benefits. Located at Islington Arts Factory.
For Information please contact Lauren Van Veen:
E-mail: zumbafitnessldn@gmail.com
Telephone: 07830240325
Web Address: www.zumbafitnesslondon.co.uk
Zumba with Sunrise Dance
Zumba® with Sunrise Dance combines Latin and international music, with easy-to-follow dance movements. Get fit, have fun and learn new dance moves. Mondays 12.30-1.30pm. Age16+.
E-mail: sunrise.dance@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone: 07771607486
Page Last Updated: 26 January 2012